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Gutter survey in Barcombe, East Sussex
Find out the condition of the gutter at your property in Barcombe. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Soffits marked by water
- Gutters full of debris and silt
- Brackets that have dropped or snapped
What you can safely check yourself
A lot can be seen from the ground. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Never climb onto the roof to look.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date.
About our gutter survey in Barcombe
Leaves, moss and silt are the usual reasons gutters block. Buildings near trees collect more, and moss washing off a tiled or slate roof adds to it. Our survey shows which gutters are blocked or standing full, which outlets and hoppers are choked and whether any overflows are doing their job. Photos show each problem clearly. It is an easy job to put off, but they rarely get better. If you’re worried about fascia boards damaged by overflowing water and sagging gutters and loose brackets, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
In a village or hamlet like Barcombe, older cottages and farmhouses often sit alongside barns, outbuildings and a few newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, frequently with chimneys that have stood a long time. We report on whatever is safely visible, and thatch is a specialist material. On older roofs, it’s usually the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
The written findings come by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Location
- Barcombe (BN8)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What happens on the day
We photograph the roof as we go, so the report shows exactly what we saw. We take close-ups from wherever is safe, including by drone where it’s applicable and the weather allows. Most surveys take an hour or two for most homes, and longer where there are parapet, valley or box gutters to follow. Around Barcombe, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so it helps to know whether there’s a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. We only go where it’s safe.
- First, you let us know what you’ve seen, such as overflows or damp.
- We look along the gutters, downpipes and fascias from ground level and from windows.
- Valley, parapet and box gutters are inspected as far as they can safely be seen.
- The loft space is checked for water marks if it is safe to get into.
- We send a written report with photos and clear recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- Leave side gates unlocked
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
Booking a survey
For a price for gutter surveys in Barcombe, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. A few details about the property and the roof help us give you an accurate price.
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Common questions in Barcombe
Will you come out to Barcombe?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
Can a landlord with a rental near Cooksbridge station book a roof survey?
Yes, rented property is part of what we cover. You can call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and a few details, including who will give access on the day.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, once access has been agreed. Roofs over flats are frequently shared, so we need permission from the building owner or managing agent. We inspect only the parts we are allowed to reach.
Do you test soffits or gutters for asbestos?
No. We don’t test for asbestos. Where gutters, downpipes or soffits could be asbestos cement, we flag them and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before they’re disturbed.
Will you check the drains below ground?
No, CCTV drain work isn’t part of this survey. We check gutters, outlets, hoppers, downpipes and overflows and note any sign that the drains need checking.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys.
What does the report include?
It sets out what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, with photos throughout. Anything we couldn’t see safely is noted too, so you know exactly what was covered.
What we can’t see
It’s a careful look at the gutter, not the whole story. The main limits are:
- What’s behind fascias and inside walls
- Whether a material contains asbestos (a specialist asbestos surveyor’s job)
- The inside of a downpipe along its whole length
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll recommend the right survey. What a survey covers and does not.
What this survey covers
- Downpipes
- Eaves gutters
- Outlets and hoppers
- Valley gutters
- Fascias and soffits
- Parapet and box gutters
Places near Barcombe
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How the survey changes by roof type
Aluminium and other metal gutters
Metal gutters are common on commercial buildings and some homes. Their joints and outlets still need checking.
Box and secret gutters
A secret gutter is tucked under the slates or tiles at an abutment or valley, so they’re easy to forget. The report records what could and couldn’t be seen.
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Barcombe
Historic houses such as Glyndebourne, about 3.2 miles south-east, show how far back building in the area around Barcombe goes. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. Many older homes in Sussex have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old Sussex buildings, alongside oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first.
For site and facilities teams at buildings like Barcombe Church of England Primary School, large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other. Take an older house close to The Parish Church of St Mary: corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs.
Barcombe is about 3 miles north of Lewes, in East Sussex. We cover Barcombe and the rest of East Sussex. We cover towns and villages across East Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. We also survey roofs in Brighton.
We cover every part of the BN8 postcode area for gutter surveys. Other places close to Barcombe include Barcombe Mills (1 mile east), Barcombe Cross (1 mile north), Upper Wellingham (1 mile south-east), Mount Pleasant (1 mile north) and Cooksbridge (1 mile south-west). Further out, we also cover Eastbourne (15 miles south-east), Seaford (10 miles south), Lewes (3 miles south), Hailsham (11 miles east), Crowborough (11 miles north-east) and Uckfield (5 miles north-east).
What’s near Barcombe
Around Barcombe, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Anglers Rest pub and Ringmer Community College and Sixth Form and the streets around them. The closest station to Barcombe is Cooksbridge station, about 1.5 miles south-west. Other landmarks nearby include Lewes Victoria Hospital (3 miles south) and Lewes Castle (3 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Offham Hill and Malling Down.
What we’re asked to look at in Barcombe
A good many tiled and slate roofs carry moss, and rain washes it down into the gutters. Mixed with grit from the roof, it settles as silt that slows the flow and gives plants somewhere to grow.
Look out for signs like these:
- Brackets that have dropped or snapped
- Valley or box gutters that overflow inside
- Leaks at the gutter joints
- Gutters full of debris and silt
For landlords with property near Cooksbridge station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at.
Questions to ask before booking
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- Are they insured for the work?
- Whether VAT is added on top
Why get it checked now?
Small gutter faults rarely fix themselves. Each heavy rain puts more water where it shouldn’t be, on walls, timber and sometimes inside. Getting it surveyed now shows what needs attention first. For older village homes like those around Barcombe, the right replacement materials aren’t always easy to find quickly. That is one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on the size and height of the roof, access and the package you choose.
Why us?
- Plain-English reports with photos
- An independent view of the roof
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Customer satisfaction of 98%